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GU53 VJY

2003 Nissan D22

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

179,296 mi
Last recorded179,296 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Nissan D2286,085 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 VJY
MakeNissan
ModelD22
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 179,296 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 179,296 miles

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 175,753 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

hand brake travel

Fail 22 Sep 2022 175,709 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded all pipes to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Nearside Intermediate drop arm pivot housing casing retaining devices dangerously loose (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

rear seats covered

Pass 8 Sep 2021 167,915 miles

hand brake travel

Pass 24 Sep 2020 159,191 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

hand brake travel

various oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2019 147,079 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

front exhaust blowing and modified

Pass 18 Sep 2018 136,887 miles

Rear both rear bump stops missing.

Front brake discs corroded.

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 136,760 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe excessively corroded from load valve to o/s/r brake flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

Front brake discs corroded.

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear both rear bump stops missing.

Pass 14 Sep 2017 130,387 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 125,282 miles

Front battery lead loose

Nearside Rear rear crossmember slight corrosion

Fail 17 Sep 2016 125,282 miles

Front battery lead loose

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear rear crossmember slight corrosion

Pass 14 Sep 2015 119,224 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing shroud (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing shroud (2.7.2a)

rear brake inbalance 30%

service brake only just met requirements52%

Fail 13 Sep 2015 119,209 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing shroud (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing shroud (2.7.2a)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 113,397 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 106,710 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 101,408 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 95,236 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 84,702 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 79,404 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 72,092 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 63,837 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan D22?

Based on 72,056 MOT tests across 5,277 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
6,532
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
5,277
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,884
brake binding 2,819
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,483
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,914
Registration plate lamp not working 1,857
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GU53 VJY is a 2003 Nissan D22 in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2003 Nissan D22 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 86,085 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan D22 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 3,884 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GU53 VJY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan D22 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Nissan D22 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GU53 VJY registered?

GU53 VJY is a 2003 Nissan D22, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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